2020 Honda Fit Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 5%of 37 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2020 Honda Fit, 5% of the 37 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My 2020 Honda Fit, with16,300 miles, has the same steering defect as other recalled Honda models. This has been confirmed by Honda service. The steering wheel will suddenly stick and make a grinding and or hissing sound, especially on turns. The car becomes difficult to steer. It is frightening and dangerous. Honda wants $1800 to repair the defect because it is not presently listed on recall. I reported this problem to local mechanics before any Honda recall was made. Then recall appeared on line, and the Fit was included. Now, it is claimed it is not. …”
NHTSA complaint #11659988, filed 2025-05“The power steering rack is malfunctioning. It is available for inspection upon request. The steering wheel does not return by itself while vehicle is in motion-- the steering becomes difficult to steer even at slight angles intermittently. This led to difficultly steering while travelling, putting me and my passengers at risk. Yes, a honda dealership and a private garage have confirmed that the power steering rack is malfunctioning and the cause of the unusual behavior in the car. The vehicle has been inspected by a honda dealership (manufacturer). …”
NHTSA complaint #11611100, filed 2024-08Steering: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 5% |
| 2019 | 4 | 3% |
| 2018 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 8 | 5% |
| 2012 | 16 | 14% |
| 2011 | 10 | 9% |
| 2010 | 18 | 10% |
| 2009 | 46 | 16% |
| 2008 | 12 | 6% |
| 2007 | 86 | 23% |
Other parts of the 2020 Honda Fit
8 complaintsForward collision avoidance
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsLane departure
4 complaintsAir bags
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2020 Honda Fit
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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